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Primary Traits
235.2 g
0 m - 1,400 m
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Record section
Identity and Taxonomy
Scientific identity, taxonomic placement, and source lineage.
Scientific name
Ptilopsis granti
English name
Southern White-faced Owl
Order
Strigiformes
Family
Strigidae
Genus
Ptilopsis
Species
granti
Data source
BOTW, D23
Record section
Conservation and Range
Threat status and geographic distribution signals.
Conservation status
Least Concern
Range restricted
No
Island endemic
No
Biogeographic realm
Afrotropical
Latitudinal zone
Tropical-Temperate
Record section
Measurements
Mass and elevation values from the stored record.
Minimum female mass
225 g
Maximum female mass
275 g
Minimum male mass
185 g
Maximum male mass
240 g
Minimum unsexed mass
210 g
Maximum unsexed mass
276 g
Average mass
235.2 g
Minimum elevation
No data
Typical lower elevation
0 m
Typical upper elevation
1,400 m
Maximum elevation
1,600 m
Elevation range
1,400 m
Typical elevation
700 m
Record section
Ecology
Habitat, diet, and specialization profile.
Primary habitat
Savanna
Habitat breadth
3
Primary diet
Invertebrate
Diet breadth
2
Diet specialization index
1.22
Record section
Behavior and Reproduction
Breeding, nesting, incubation, and social traits.
Social behavior
No data
Mating system
No data
Cooperative breeding
No data
Nest type
Cavity (tree), Other bird's nest
Nest substrate
Tree
Minimum broods per year
No data
Maximum broods per year
No data
Minimum clutch size
2
Maximum clutch size
4
Incubating sex
Female
Minimum incubation period
30 d
Maximum incubation period
No data
Minimum fledging period
71 d
Maximum fledging period
74 d
Nest parasitism
No data
Average clutch size
3
Average fledging period
72.5 d
Record section
Mobility and Flight
Flight ability and movement pattern.
Flight status
Flies
Mobility patterns
Irregular/Nomadic, Sedentary